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The 兔子先生 () Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of four (4) new members to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stuart Butler, Mr. Phillip 鈥淟e鈥� Hendrick, Jr., Mrs. Alison Hudson, and Mrs. Priya Patel began their three-year terms on July 1, 2025.
Butler is President of Visit Myrtle Beach at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, bringing extensive experience in tourism marketing and community leadership, including his service as chair of the Myrtle Beach COVID Taskforce. Hendrick serves the City of Conway as Director of Emergency Management & Safety and Fire Chief, in addition to holding leadership roles with the Conway Chamber of Commerce, educational foundations, and advisory boards across the region. Hudson is Agency Manager for My Carolina Insurance and has demonstrated strong community involvement through her leadership in the Grand Strand Walk to End Alzheimer鈥檚, along with active participation in civic, athletic, and faith-based organizations. Patel currently serves as Controller for Southern Crown Partners, where she oversees operations at 10 locations and contributes her financial expertise as a member of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Financial Review Committee.
"We are thrilled to welcome Stuart, Le, Alison, and Priya to our Board of Directors,鈥� said Shannon Detzler, President & CEO of the HGTC Foundation. 鈥淓ach brings not only professional expertise but also a deep commitment to our community. Their leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand opportunities for students, remove financial barriers, and strengthen the impact of HGTC across our region.鈥�
Established in 1978, the HGTC Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the College鈥檚 mission through strategic financial management and fundraising. The Foundation plays a critical role in supporting students, bridging funding gaps, and ensuring local students have access to high-quality education and professional opportunities.
The HGTC Foundation continues to invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to support students through scholarships, tuition assistance, book funding, and the Student Emergency Fund, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed and contribute to the prosperity of the region.
For more information about the HGTC Foundation and ways to support students, call 843-477-2105 or visit the .
For more information about applying, enrolling, and registering at HGTC, call 843-347-3186 or visit . Classes begin on August 25 with late start options in September and October.
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Stuart Butler, President, Visit Myrtle Beach
Phillip 鈥淟e鈥� Hendrick, Jr., Director of Emergency Management & Safety/Fire Chief, City of Conway
Alison Hudson, Agency Manager, My Carolina Insurance
Priya Patel, Controller, Southern Crown Partners